MAKING A CEO

DRUNK

Rose looked up at the bouncer’s frown face and smiled. I have an idea of what was going on in her head. She took off her jacket and intentionally turned around so he could have a good glimpse of her curvy shape. She fake whispered something into my hear and I already deciphered her plan. She turned around and immediately brushed back her braids, so her cleavage is in full view.

I smiled at this. Rose knows her ways of getting a man to do her wishes.

“Hi there” she began. “I and ma friend here are just looking for a nice time. She just got this new job, so are looking for somewhere to celebrate and we heard about this nice club.” She said seductively, then she took a risk of running her index finger through his muscular arm.

“If you could please let us in without the passcode. We promise to behave.”

He looks between the two of us as if deciding on what to do with us.

“Alrii! ” He said “Just because you two looks nice. I will let you in but don’t let me regret it”

She threw him a kiss while he moved away from the entrance to let us in. I gave Rose a high five and we walked through the short corridor.

Hanging on the walls are paintings of nudes, wines, and women in sexy pose. Slow music could be heard coming from the inside along with sound of people whispering and laughing.

When we eventually entered the club, it is truly cool compares to the other clubs I’ve been to. There are blue intricate led light everywhere, outlining the whole place and there is a cheerful crowd with a group dancing on stage and there are guys everywhere. Handsome and wealthy looking.

At the far end is a booth filled group of girls, looking sexy and wearing close to nothing, surrounded by dudes.

We moved towards the bar and I started to doubt the fact that I can mingle with these class of people or even get potential client. Rose on the other hand, was already taping her feet to the beats by the time we got to the bar.

“This place is so cool” she shout said while we stood at the bar.

“Evening ladies” the bar tender said, flashing his perfect white teeth. “what would you like to have?

“Give us a shot of vodka” Rose said.

“No. A shot for her and a cocktail for me” I immediately protested. I know my weakness. I easily become tipsy when it comes to alcohol.

“Come on, don’t be a party killer gal. loosen up.” Rose said.

“If I should meet people, I should as well stay clear head” I quickly replied before facing the cute bartender. “How much for a cocktail and a shot?” I asked the amused looking face across the bar.

“Your first time here?” he asked amusedly.

“Yeap!”

“I thought as much. Well cocktails is five grand while vodka is free for ladies”

I gasped. “That’s really expensive” I exclaimed

“More reason for you to go for the shot my heart”. Rose said and I scoffed at her, bringing out some bills stacked in my hand purse. I handed it to the barman and he delivered our orders in no time.

Rose downed her shot in one gulp and asked if she could have more.

“As much as you want baby” He gave her another round while I watch in awe how she again downed it.

Before I knew what was going on, Rose left me at the bar to the dancing floor. I looked around and remembering the reason why I was there. To hook up with people and get potential client. Mostly ladies.

Just then a lady walked up to the bar to order herself a drink. She looks expensive. Definitely one of those chicks with wealthy parents.

“Nice outfit” I commented to her and she replied “thank you” without even looking my way.

I decide to give another try “Hi, I’m Sofia. I’m a fashion designer” I said stretching out my hand for a handshake.

This time she look at me. She placed her drink on the slab and took my hand. “Hi Sofia, it’s nice to meet you. I’m a cobbler” she said, then burst into laughter. She smirked my shoulder, picked up her drink and left the bar.

I had a frozen smile on my face and found the barman laughing at the situation. I felt embarrassed but tried to cover-up by sipping my drink.

I tried more times to engage people into talking about my business, but no one was listening. I guess club isn’t the best place to meet people for business so I gave up. I will do better in a ladies salon or something.

All the time, Rose was still dancing on the dance floor. She even found herself a guy as a dance partner.

By this time, I already finished with my cocktail and I didn’t have cash to order another. So I did the unbelievable. I ordered for a shot of vodka

“Now you are talking pretty face” The barman said when I gave my order. Rose came and found out that I switched to vodka. She hailed me but warned me not to go far on the shot.

"We don't want you walking home with your head instead of your legs. By the way I met someone. That guy over there in blue t-shirt." She said pointing to a slim, tall guy in blue t-shirt. "He's okay right? Maybe you should come along. There are lots of guys eyeing you already" She added but I wasn't feeling like dancing. As a matter of fact, I feel my depression slipping back. She left me again when I wouldn't move an inch.

I didn’t stop at one shot. I took another shot and then another and then I lost count.

*

My eyes began to spin and dim and when I ordered my last shot, I heard someone said In a deep voice beside me.

“You should slow down beautiful.” I looked up and I’m sure it was a man but couldn’t pick the face.

“Thanks dad” I replied rolling my eyes at him.

As the barman was about handling me my last shot, the dude grabbed it from him and pushed it away.

“That’s enough sweetheart. You are clearly out” He said in a command tone. I angrily hit him and almost fall.

“What is your problem and who are you?” He tried to stable me but I push him away. He's really strong. “Get your hands off of me.”

One thing I hate mostly is a man treating me like he knows what’s best for me. I seriously didn’t realize how drunk I was at that point.

I picked my purse, walked away from the bar and towards the dancing floor to find Rose so we could leave but I didn’t make it there. Everything turns foggy and I almost collapse before I felt a hand around my waist.